"Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of disappointed love."

"Love does not terrify me. But the going away of it does."

"Take care of the small circle around you. When you have succeeded with them, then move outwards, one small step at a time."

"Work as hard as you can, whatever you do, and try to spread generosity of spirit."

"I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living."

"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And you are the one who'll decide where to go."